The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announced its call for presentation abstracts for the RAPID 2012 and 3D IMAGING Conference and Exposition to be held in Atlanta May 22-25, 2012. The RAPID 2012 and 3D IMAGING events will reveal the … [Read more...] about Call for speakers for Annual RAPID Conference
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Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
With more than 40 additive manufacturing systems to choose from, from 3D printers to sophisticated SLA/SLS, and FDM systems, how do you narrow that down to a reasonable number without reading every brochure on every system? The Make Parts Fast … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting the right rapid prototyping machine
3D printed model helps sell new arena for Stockholm
A Swedish creative studio has used Z Corporation 3D printing technology to create a stunningly detailed 3D architectural model that is helping promote Stockholmsarenan until the 30,000-seat sports and entertainment arena is completed in … [Read more...] about 3D printed model helps sell new arena for Stockholm
International EuroMold Conference features Design Innovation from Additive Manufacturing
The 13th Annual International Wohlers Conference will be held with the EuroMold 2011 (Frankfurt, Germany) Conference. According to Terry Wohlers, his Design Innovation from Additive Manufacturing conference will take place on Thursday, December 1. … [Read more...] about International EuroMold Conference features Design Innovation from Additive Manufacturing
3D Systems announces new Class VI print material
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced the immediate availability of a new VisiJet® Clear print material that meets the rigorous requirements of USP Class VI for plastics. This material is for advanced medical and dental applications and is … [Read more...] about 3D Systems announces new Class VI print material
Reviving model making for architects and other GEO professionals
By: John Ahladis, 2BOT physical Modeling Technologies 3D printing is quickly gaining ground in the personal, professional, and education markets. According to Janne Kyttanen, founder of 3D manufacturing company Freedom of Creation, “two years ago, … [Read more...] about Reviving model making for architects and other GEO professionals
3D Systems acquires Kemo
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) acquired Kemo Modelmakerij B.V. (Kemo), an on-demand custom parts service bureau headquartered in Budel, The Netherlands. The company plans to continue all of its Kemo operations as 3D Systems Benelux and … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires Kemo
Subtractive Manufacturing: What You Need to Know
Not everyone thinks that subtractive manufacturing has a place in the Additive Manufacturing arena. After all, subtractive manufacturing is really CNC machining—a process that removes material from a larger piece of material through standard … [Read more...] about Subtractive Manufacturing: What You Need to Know
Tips on selecting 3D printers
This feature is part of a series of features for the 2011 Make Parts Fast Handbook. A 3D printer can be used to analyze form, fit, feel, function, or some combination of these features. But it can do more. Today’s printers also function as … [Read more...] about Tips on selecting 3D printers
Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology was developed by S. Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990. The build material is usually a filament or wire of thermoplastic material but can also be plastic pellets fed from a hopper. … [Read more...] about Fused Deposition Modeling and Material Advances